From NEHJ: The Code of the Black & Gold

Since being formed in 1924, the Boston Bruins seemingly have
always been true to the principles on which they were founded.
Decade after decade, they have prided themselves on playing a tough
but honorable style of hockey. Through intimidation, determination
and a team-first attitude, these hard-working warriors have accrued
countless fans throughout the Hub of Hockey and beyond.

Sure, there have been ups and downs, as is true of every
franchise in sports. When at their very best, however, each and
every Bruin faithfully has followed the unwritten rules laid forth
nearly a century ago. Now, we write them down. Herewith is the Code
of the Black and Gold:

Thou shalt …

1. Never dive, whine, perform an overly
excessive celebration, bite thy enemy or commit any other act that
tarnishes the hallowed Spoked-B.

2. Respect the hockey gods and all of their
mysterious ways, even when they inexplicably let anything good
happen to the Flyers.

3. Always stand up for a teammate and be
willing to drop the gloves against any enemy who unjustly attacks
him, punishing the offender with a flurry of jabs and uppercuts he
shan’t soon forget.

4. Never kill, even though many a Canuck may
tempt thee.

5. Never take Eddie Shore, Bobby Orr or Cam
Neely’s name in vain.

6. Feel shame when one gives 99.9 percent in
any endeavor; only 100 percent will suffice.

7. Never let a broken eye socket, a cracked
rib, a kidney stone or any other non-fatal injury slow thee down;
there’s plenty of aspirin, duct tape and maybe even an eye
patch or two in the trainer’s room.

8. Never covet playing time or a paycheck from
the Montreal Canadiens if thy hope is to not be hated in the Hub of
Hockey.

9. Do everything in thy power to lift the loyal
masses to their feet and make the Garden rock (Of note: This shall
happen often against the Maple Leafs).

10. Expel every ounce of blood, sweat and tears
necessary to capture the Stanley Cup.

This article originally appeared in the August 2012 issue of
New England Hockey Journal.